Grenada, heavily forested and fragrant with the lingering aromas of abundant spices, is laced with veins of water gushing down over mountains and through valleys. A hike through the rainforest at the heart of the island will lead you to the Seven Sisters Waterfall, Grenada's incredibly beautiful family of seven cascading waterfalls. *This site uses… Continue reading Seven Sisters Waterfall Grenada • ‘To jump or not to jump, that is the question’
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Annandale Falls Grenada • An easy excursion from St George’s cruise port
High up in the mountains, in the middle of a grotto of greenery, rope-like knots of vines and bursts of colourful flowers, is the stunning Annandale Falls. Grenada has no shortage of breathtaking waterfalls, but Annandale Falls is possibly the most easily accessible one on the island. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may… Continue reading Annandale Falls Grenada • An easy excursion from St George’s cruise port
Things to do in St Georges Grenada
Spice up your life on the Spice Island. (No really, do: that's it's actual unofficial name.) Along with Dominica, which is similarly stunning, Grenada is one of my favourite Caribbean nations. The volcanic island has stunning beaches, an absolutely gorgeous mountainous interior crammed full of tropical vegetation, and its capital and home to its cruise… Continue reading Things to do in St Georges Grenada
A South England Road Trip in Autumn
I'll be frank: a South England road trip during the Autumn meant that the weather was completely unpredictable. (When is the weather in England not unpredictable?) But there's something about the turning of the seasons from summer to fall that evokes all the atmospheric spirit of a Jane Eyre novel, particularly down south. It's not… Continue reading A South England Road Trip in Autumn
Hiking in Sapa, Vietnam
Hiking in Sapa was undoubtedly the best part of our ten day trip through Vietnam, with a hilarious local guide and some of the most stunning landscapes I've ever set eyes on. *This website uses affiliate links, where I earn a small commission at no cost to the reader. We booked our two day trekking… Continue reading Hiking in Sapa, Vietnam
Basseterre Cruise Port • How to spend one day in St Kitts
Don't get me wrong- the beaches in St Kitts are beautiful and plentiful. (There are a few included in this post.) But there is SO MUCH MORE to see on this stunning Caribbean island. Culture, nature, and Caribbean soul. Whether you're docking in Basseterre cruise port on a ship, or even if you're staying on… Continue reading Basseterre Cruise Port • How to spend one day in St Kitts
Vis Town, Croatia • Livin’ la vida local on Dalmatia’s quietest island
We arrived in Vis Town one afternoon in late September, after a road trip along the mountainous coastline of Croatia and a ferry crossing from the city of Split. The journey from the mainland only lasted a couple of hours, but after a long day in the car the muscles were starting to ache. We… Continue reading Vis Town, Croatia • Livin’ la vida local on Dalmatia’s quietest island
A 10 day Vietnam Itinerary • How we made the most of 10 days in Vietnam
A tried-and-tested 10 day Vietnam itinerary, for all your planning necessities! This travel itinerary is the perfect introduction to northern Vietnam, and includes a mixture of city exploration, outdoor adventures and a smattering of cultural experiences to make the most out of limited time. I’m normally more of a slow-travelling kind of a girl,… Continue reading A 10 day Vietnam Itinerary • How we made the most of 10 days in Vietnam
What to pack when working on a cruise ship • The best packing list for crew members
Maybe you're getting ready to go on your first contract on a cruise ship, or perhaps you've been doing this for a while and are a bit of a disaster zone when it comes to packing. (I myself am a bit of a disaster zone when it comes to this task, but that's mainly because… Continue reading What to pack when working on a cruise ship • The best packing list for crew members
Antsiranana, Madagascar • Docking in Diego Suarez
The first time I walked down a street in Antsiranana, I felt as if I was walking down a street on another planet. It was the biggest culture shock I'd had to date, but I loved every second of it. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make,… Continue reading Antsiranana, Madagascar • Docking in Diego Suarez